pretty

  1. Adjective.  Cunning; clever, skilful. (defdate, from 9th c.) .
  2. Adjective.  Pleasant in sight or other senses; attractive, especially of women or children. (defdate, from 15th c.) .
  3. Adjective.  Of objects or things: nice-looking, appealing. (defdate, from 15th c.) .
  4. Adjective.  (context, often) Fine-looking; only superficially attractive; initially appealing but having little substance. (defdate, from 15th c.) .
  5. Adjective.  (dated) Moderately large; considerable. (defdate, from 15th c.) .
  6. Adjective.  (dated) Excellent, commendable, pleasing; fitting or proper (of actions, thoughts etc.). (defdate, from 16th c.) .
  7. Adjective.  (context, ironic) Awkward, unpleasant. (defdate, from 16th c.) .
  8. Adverb.  Somewhat, fairly, quite; (non-gloss definition, used as a mild intensifier of adjectives and adverbs.) .
  9. Adverb.  somewhat, fairly; (non-gloss definition, contrasted with greater intensifiers.) .
  10. Noun.  Something that is pretty.
  11. Verb.  To make pretty; to beautify.

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